Beauty

For many people, skincare only becomes a priority when the skin starts to react. Redness appears. Irritation flares up. The skin barrier isn’t functioning as it should. By then, routines shift into problem-solving mode: focused on calming symptoms rather than preventing them. Cetaphil, the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand for sensitive skin, wants to change this behavior.

Daily exposure to pollution, UV radiation, fluctuating temperatures, and harsh skincare ingredients can gradually compromise the skin’s protective barrier. At the same time, internal and lifestyle influences such as stress, lack of sleep, diet, and over-exfoliating further can damage the skin. As these stressors accumulate, the skin becomes more reactive, more sensitive, and more prone to flare-ups. As the authority on sensitive skin, Cetaphil believes that proactive care, rather than reactive, is key to maintaining a strong, calm skin barrier long before visible symptoms appear.The first crucial step is awareness: understanding what triggers your skin and learning how to avoid or manage those stressors.

CALM SKIN UNDER PRESSURE

This belief is at the heart of the Cetaphil Soothing and Comforting Line, a range specifically developed to support sensitive skin exposed to daily triggers. Designed with gentle, dermatologist-tested formulations, the line helps soothe irritation, strengthen the skin barrier, and protect against recurring sensitivity: supporting long-term skin comfort rather than short-term relief.

At the launch event hosted by Cetaphil Brand Ambassador Bianca Gonzalez, on hand was Dr. Paola Alipit, who reinforced the triggers behind skin redness: “There are a lot of reasons behind skin redness, for example psychologic: every time you have anxiety or stress, you notice a flushed look. Also it can be environmental: UV exposure, pollution, extreme weather changes.” Dr. Alipit also mentioned certain skincare ingredients can play a part: harsh acids can contribute to a weakening of the skin barrier. To be proactive about your skin choices, she recommended Cica: “Cica is centella asiatica, a common ingredient that is anti-inflammatory. It addresses cells and enzymes in the skin that reduce inflammation. Asides from that, it also restores the skin barrier, helping moisturize it.” She also cautioned that any sort of redness in the skin signals cellular inflammation. “If you have cellular inflammation, chronic inflammation occurs later on, which can lead to premature aging.”

By reinforcing the skin barrier and minimizing exposure to known triggers, the Cetaphil Soothing & Comfort Line helps prevent the cycle of repeated irritation that can lead to lasting sensitivity, discomfort and inflammation:

• The Cetaphil Cica Soothing & Comforting Balancing Toner is a toner that is specially formulated for sensitive and redness-prone skin. Infused with centella asiatica (CICA) extract, allantoin, and hyaluronic acid, it helps to rebalance, hydrate, and soothe the skin while reinforcing its natural barrier.
• The Cetaphil Cica Soothing & Comforting Serum is an ultra-lightweight serum for sensitive and redness-prone skin. Powered by the Power Trio Blend of Centella Asiatica (CICA) extract, Pentavitin and Allantoin, it delivers deep hydration while helping to restore the skin’s moisture barrier for long-lasting protection and visibly reduce redness. This is the most powerful combination available in the skincare market.
• The Cetaphil Cica Soothing & Comforting Balancing Face Cream is a lightweight, dermatologist-tested cream designed to instantly hydrate and soothe sensitive skin.

Powered by a blend of Centella Asiatica (CICA) extract, Allantoin, and Ceramides, it helps visibly reduce redness, improve skin texture, restore the skin’s protective barrier, and complete skin recovery in just 3 days Cetaphil’s message is clear: skincare should not start when redness appears. It should start with understanding your skin and being proactive with use of the Cetaphil Soothing & Comforting line. Fellow brand ambassador Jessica Wilson concurs.

At the event, she said it’s important to manage your skin and care for it, even if you can see there are no obvious problems. “You never want your skin care to be a band-aid solution, because if you start caring for your skin when the problems show, when it starts to sting, when it feels, then it’s too late. Don’t start when it’s an emergency.” Sharing their testimonies on the product was Bea Escudero and Mika Reins.

Both women shared the impact of their work lives on their skin: Bea is a courtside reporter, which means under any given situation, she is often under bright camera lights, or covering sports from an outdoor pitch. Mika, meanwhile, is often dealing with quick and often make-up changes. Both deal with skin redness, which has been alleviated by the Soothing and Comforting line. Mika said that as a model, she normally gets flushed, irritated skin. What she really appreciates with her Soothing and Comforting routine is that the products are fragrance free. “I appreciate that the products are fragrance free, and non-irritating for me. And they really work under my makeup, they’re not piling on my skin under layers of foundation and concealer.”

Through education, science-backed formulations, and a proactive approach to sensitive skin care, Cetaphil continues to empower people to move from reacting to flare-ups toward building resilient, comfortable skin every day—because when you know your skin triggers, you give your skin the strength it needs to stay calm, balanced, and protected.

Cetaphil Cica Soothing and Comforting is available at all leading retailers and online at Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop.

Clinical skincare designed to truly understand Filipino skin

Hello Glow Advanced Rejuvenating Set

Professional-grade skincare products designed for authentic Filipino skin and authentic tropical climates are provided by Hello Glow. With clinical-grade chemicals and an emphasis on outcomes that truly work in hot, muggy, polluted, and sun-exposed environments, the brand is made for daily usage.

Hello Glow creates solutions that address the issues that local skin actually faces, such as recurrent acne, excessive oil, uneven tone, early aging, and barrier stress, rather than replicating global formulae designed for colder areas. The end product is climate-smart skincare that works well and blends in with everyday activities.

Three systems, three targeted solutions

Many international brands offer strong actives but aren’t designed for tropical wear. Others are affordable but lack performance. Hello Glow bridges that gap with three curated systems, each built to solve specific skin concerns using dermatologist-trusted ingredients.

Advanced Rejuvenating Set: serious renewal, done right

Hello Glow Blemish Miracle System

This four-step system delivers high-performance actives often found in clinic-level treatments: AHAs, BHAs, bakuchiol, niacinamide, and micro-encapsulated retinol. Together, they work beneath the surface to refine texture, fade stubborn marks, and visibly renew skin.

To counter irritation—especially important in hot, polluted environments—the formula is balanced with skin-supporting ingredients like hexylresorcinol, centella asiatica, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid. This ensures powerful results without compromising comfort.

Best for visible aging signs, rough texture, acne scarring, or uneven tone that refuses to fade. True to the brand’s philosophy, it delivers transformative results without harsh chemicals—and remains accessible whether you shop online or in-store.

Blemish Miracle System: Clear skin without punishment

Humidity fuels oil. Oil clogs pores. Breakouts follow. The Blemish Miracle System is designed to interrupt this cycle with four targeted steps that treat active acne while helping prevent future flare-ups.

Key ingredients include centella asiatica to calm inflammation, licorice root to fade post-acne marks, chamomile to soothe irritation, rosemary leaf for antimicrobial support, and green tea to regulate oil while delivering antioxidants.

Unlike traditional acne treatments that overdry and weaken the skin barrier, this system understands that even oily, breakout-prone skin needs hydration. When skin is stripped, it produces more oil. This formula treats without punishing.

Active Defense System: Everyday protection for balanced skin

Hello Glow Active Defense System

Not all skin needs intensive correction. Some just need daily defense against sun, pollution, and environmental stress. The Active Defense System strengthens skin before problems appear.

Tea tree helps protect against environmental aggressors while supporting scar care. Salicylic acid keeps pores clear. Green tea balances oil and hydration. Licorice root brightens, while rosemary calms stressed skin and supports early anti-aging.

Ideal for generally clear skin with occasional breakouts, constant sun or pollution exposure, first-time skincare users, or as maintenance after intensive treatments.

Skincare built for Filipino skin and lifestyle

Hello Glow’s formulas are created with local realities in mind—high humidity, strong UV exposure, and busy daily routines. Each system is designed to stay stable in heat, work well across morena and other Filipino skin tones, and deliver professional-grade performance at approachable price points.

The Advanced Rejuvenating Set suits aging concerns, stubborn dark spots, rough texture, or acne scars (with proper sun protection).

The Blemish Miracle System targets active breakouts, inflammatory acne, combination skin, and post-acne marks.

The Active Defense System works best for generally balanced skin, environmental exposure, beginners, or post-treatment upkeep.

All three systems are suitable for dry, normal, combination, and oily skin types—and are formulated to perform in Philippine weather.

Skincare that speaks Filipino

Hello Glow proves that effective skincare doesn’t have to be intimidating, inaccessible, or imported. By pairing clinical-grade ingredients with climate-smart formulation, the brand makes real results achievable for everyday Filipinos.

Hello Glow stands out in a crowded skincare industry thanks to its tried-and-true active ingredients, well-thought-out methods, and formulas that actually understand the demands of local skin—no needless hype, no compromise.

Are you prepared to change the way your skin looks? Explore Hello Glow on TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Shopee. For skincare advice, professional opinions, and the release of new products, follow @helloglowofficial on Instagram and TikTok, go to facebook.com/helloglowofficial, or participate in the discussion on X @helloglowph.

Can you sense it? There is love in the air! It’s the kind of love that feels cozy, warm, and secure, but not the kind that carries you away. Of course, self-love!

Self-lovers, take this as a cue to calm down and give yourself some much-needed LUUUUV. As a result, this Heart’s Day is about maintaining a happy, healthy, and radiant heart rather than only romance.

Through the melody of Olivia Dean, it really is so easy to fall in love—especially with the person who’s been with you through it all. And at your most loved mall, self-care comes as easy. Because from beauty essentials to wellness musts, we’re here to help you lean into the soft life, effortlessly unbothered. So mark your calendars, set the vibe, and celebrate love your way because #LuvIsYourVibeAtSM.

STEP 1: Cleanse Out Your Worries

Love needs breathin’, so let your self-LUV journey start with a clean base. Let go of the overthinking, the stress, and everything that’s been weighing you down. Reset the vibe, and give yourself a chance to clear space for a bolder, lighter version of you.

Aivee Clinic

Let Heart’s Day redefine what it’s like to destress and declutter. Revitalize your glow and go beyond skin deep with Aivee Clinic. Be prepared to welcome a brighter, new era of you. From tailored facials to advanced and doctor-led skin care treatments, your way to self-luvin’ is conveniently located here at the 5th Level, Mega Fashion Hall of SM Megamall.

STEP 2: Treat Yourself To A Nail-Boosting Glow

Now, for the ba-ba-ba-baby steps. Because once the vibe is set, it’s time to step up the glow-up. The kind that instantly lifts your mood and reminds you that beauty has always been with you.

French Tips Organic Nail Lounge

Soft, natural, and oh-so-elegant… just like every nail art lover’s dream! Situated at SM Aura, French Tips Organic Nail Lounge gives your fingertips the glow up they deserve. Using organic-focused formulas and holistic approach to nail care, it’s the kind of self-care that looks good and feels even better.

Other Branches: SM Megamall, SM Podium

Noon Talk Nail Lounge

Self-LUV should always feel like a celebration! Located at SM Mall of Asia, Noon Talk Nail Lounge can make every manicure feel like a milestone moment. With colors and finishes that frame your mood just right, this is where your nail glow-up gets personal and fun.

Other Branches: SM Megamall

Ukiyo Beauty Bar

Make every look feel effortlessly put-together with minimalist hues and soft textures to match your vibe. At Ukiyo Beauty Bar, enjoy manicure and pedicure services you truly deserve. Its curated approach to nail care blends modern chic with timeless elegance, bringing in beauty with intention at S Maison.

STEP 3: Moisturize Your Spirit, Protect Your Vibe

The final step? Lock it all in. Protect your peace, nourish your soul, and keep anything that disrupts your energy at bay. Let your freshly pampered self start anew. Softer, stronger, and glowing from the inside out.

Ayumi Elite

Extend the good vibrations and accessorize your look with intention. Experience the grooming techniques of Japan at SM Aura with Ayumi Elite, delivering an instant confidence boost through top-tier eyelash extension styling.

Other Branches: SM North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia, SM Podium

The Spa Wellness

Seal in the softness through a deeply moisturizing treatment and wrap up your self-care journey at The Spa Wellness at the 5th Level of SM Podium, where peace meets pampering. From deeply relaxing massages to rich body treatments, this is your final moment to melt tension away, recharge your spirit, and walk out feeling all the LUUUV.

Everyone with a heart would agree that’s the art of luvin’. With SM Supermalls, it’s quite simple to experience love. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not, you can always find time for relaxation, care, and a little indulgence.

#LuvIsYourVibeAtSM, your favorite mall of firsts and changing discoveries, is the place to be this Valentine’s Day. We are here to make your Saturday night, and your entire life, full with love.

For the most recent information on events and updates, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on social media.

One of the fastest-growing skincare companies in the nation, Dermorepubliq, launches “Welcome to the Republiq,” a new campaign that reaffirms the company’s dedication to science-backed skincare designed for sensitive Filipino skin.

With a focus on clinical validity, ingredient transparency, and research-driven formulations, the campaign offers a new and contemporary relaunch of Dermorepubliq. It seeks to create a community that prioritizes trustworthy, scientifically supported skincare over fads or haphazard regimens.

Leading the rollout is the campaign video, which showcases Dermorepubliq’s purpose of helping Filipinos achieve healthier, more resilient skin. The video has gained 48.3 million views on TikTok, and spotlights how the brand addresses everyday Filipino skin concerns such as humidity-triggered irritation, oil imbalance, and environmental stress.

Adding to this momentum is another viral video, “Science-based Skincare? Do It With Dermo mo na ’yan!,” which has reached 6.2 million views in just four months. The relatable storytelling and simplified explanations helped make science-first skincare more accessible to a wider audience.

Dermorepubliq’s Science-Based Skincare Solutions

Every Dermorepubliq product is developed through clinical research and uses active ingredients at proven concentrations. All formulations undergo rigorous testing to ensure visible results while remaining gentle for the country’s largely sensitive-skin population. This approach reflects the brand’s three core pillars: science-backed formulations, solutions made for Filipino skin, and a community whose real experiences guide innovation.

Keith Sta. Barbara, Founder and President of Dermorepubliq, shared, “Filipinos deserve skincare that goes beyond buzzwords. Every Dermorepubliq product is grounded in research, data, and real results. Great skin should be accessible and backed by science.”

He added, “We are redefining how sensitive skin is cared for in the Philippines by building a community that values transparency, education, and long-term results.”

“Welcome to the Republiq” also expands on a national dialogue that the company initiated in October over the transition from the conventional “hiyang” mindset to adopting more evidence-based and scientific skincare choices. This continuing discussion highlights Dermorepubliq’s leadership in developing a more informed and empowered skincare community.

Dermorepubliq is reaffirming its leadership in accessible, science-based skincare for Filipinos with this campaign.

You can find Dermorepubliq’s kiosks stores at the following locations:

SM Fairview: Lower Ground Level, Parkway

Riverbanks Center: KF-08, Palm Lane
SM City Masinag: Lower Ground Floor, SM City Masinag, Antipolo, Rizal

SM City Tanza: 2nd Floor, Tanza, Cavite

SM City Sta. Mesa: 2nd Floor, R. Magsaysay, Cor. G. Araneta Ave., Brgy. Dona Imelda, Quezon City

You may also visit their online platforms through the following links:

Website: https://dermorepubliq.com/

Shopee: https://shopee.ph/dermorepubliq

Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.ph/dermorepubliq

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dermorepubliq

As the season of joy and celebration approaches, Montesa Medical Group Aesthetic Center marks a remarkable milestone—25 years of beauty, confidence, and care. Founded by Dr. Anna Montesa, President and Medical Director of Montesa Medical Group, the brand stands as a trusted leader in the field of aesthetic medicine, wellness, and age management.

From its beginnings to becoming a trusted name in aesthetics, Montesa has redefined beauty as more than just appearance—it’s about empowerment, self-love, and transformation. Today, its signature blend of science, artistry, and compassion continues to inspire clients from all walks of life.

With its premier clinic located at The Manila Hotel, Montesa Medical Group also welcomes clients at its Tomas Morato (Quezon City), Ayala Malls Circuit (Makati), and SM North EDSA branches. Each clinic offers a luxurious sanctuary for advanced aesthetic procedures, skin rejuvenation, body contouring, and holistic wellness programs—all designed to bring out the best version of you.

As the holidays sparkle with joy and reunions, Montesa invites everyone to rediscover their glow this Christmas season. Whether it’s a quick refresh, a rejuvenating treatment, or a complete transformation, now is the perfect time to give yourself the confidence you deserve.

For 25 years, Montesa Medical Aesthetic Center has remained true to its purpose—to uplift lives and celebrate beauty that radiates from within. With every smile restored and every story renewed, Montesa continues to embody timeless beauty and heartfelt care.

Here’s to 25 years of Montesa Magic, and to many more years of inspiring confidence, inside and out.

For more information, visit www.montesamedicalgroup.com or contact Montesa Medical Group at 0917-629-9671. You may also visit Montesa Medical Group Aesthetic Center – Tomas Morato QC Branch (0916-4574059), Ayala Malls Circuit Makati Branch (0961-2854665), The Manila Hotel Branch (0966-7636139) and SM North Edsa Branch (0995-6708190) for appointments and inquiries.

Confidence starts with bright, healthy skin.

Between work, errands, family, friends, and the flurry of the upcoming holidays, our schedules are packed – yet our skin deserves to stay bright and radiant through it all. Because even on the busiest days, confidence shouldn’t take a back seat.

That’s why Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance partnered with SoFA Design Institute for its 2025 Graduation Show, where models, designers, and artists balanced packed schedules yet still took the runway with confidence and radiance.

The collaboration celebrated creativity, courage, and individuality in full color, spotlighting the next visionaries of Filipino fashion while reminding us that confidence isn’t just about what we wear — it begins with the self, and with skin that looks and feels its healthiest.

As the runway came alive with personal stories and self-expression, Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance stood beside them, championing radiance that feels as good as it looks; not only under the spotlight, but in everyday life.

Whether you’re walking a runway or chasing your own goals, Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance works gently behind the scenes to keep skin bright, healthy, and radiant. With every step, anyone can take on life like it’s your runway. This is your radiance, your runway.

Radiance, the Gentle Way

Bright skin doesn’t need to come at the expense of sensitivity. Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance offers clinically proven brightening care that’s gentle on sensitive skin — proving that radiance can be kind, and confidence can be soft yet powerful.

At the center of this radiance movement is the Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Perfecting Serum, powered by Niacinamide, Sea Daffodil, Vitamin C, and Advanced Peptides. With its 7x Power for visible radiance, the serum delivers brighter, healthier-looking skin in as fast as 2 weeks — all while remaining kind to sensitive skin, even under daily stress.

“As a dermatologist, I remind my patients that lasting brightness doesn’t come from harsh treatments but from consistency and care. When skin is under stress, it becomes more vulnerable, so the gentler your approach, the stronger and more radiant your skin will be,” said Dr Gaile Robredo-Vitas.

For all-around radiant skin, the Bright Healthy Radiance lineup keeps skin bright, hydrated, and protected:

• The Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanserlifts impurities while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture barrier. The Brightness Refresh Toner delivers instant luminosity for brighter skin.
• The Brightening Day Protection Cream andBrightening Night Comfort Cream provide lasting hydration and strengthen the skin barrier for a more even, radiant complexion.
• The Brightness Reveal Barand Brightening Lotion extend clinically proven brightening care beyond the face with gentle, non-drying formulas that reveal visibly more radiant, even-toned skin.

At the event was Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brand Ambassador Catriona Gray, who shared her love for all the products, specifically the Perfecting Serum, thanks to its multi-action benefits of brightening and improving skin health. “This is a major step in my skin routine,” said Gray, fresh off the runway. “I use it every time to give a boost of radiance to my skin and also reduce the occasional dark spot. No matter what happens, I know my skin is taken care of, and that’s what makes me more confident when it’s time to face the camera.”

Where Everyday Life Meets Skin Confidence

The SoFA Graduation Show graced us with individuality and the culmination of years of dedication — brought to life as artistic masterpieces on the runway. While the show celebrated creativity and confidence, Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance extends that message beyond fashion, into the everyday.

Because when you feel good in your skin, you shine brighter. And when your skin is bright and healthy, every day becomes your runway.

Shop Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance at Watsons, Mercury Drug, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok. For more skincare stories and updates, follow @cetaphil